Ancient Icon XIX Century St. Nicholas Oil on Wooden Board Painting

Features

Artwork title:  San Nicola benedicente

Age:  19th Century / 1801 - 1900

Subject:  Figures of Saints

Origin:  Russia

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Tempera on Board

Description : San Nicola benedicente

Tempera on wood, with riza. On the back a Milanese jewelery label dating back to 1871. Saint Nicholas of Bari, also known as Saint Nicholas of Myra, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nicholas, was a Greek bishop of Myra, venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, by the Orthodox and several other Christian denominations. For this widespread veneration, there are numerous icons dedicated to him, which almost always show him in the act of blessing.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, has small signs of wear. We try to present the real state as fully as possible with photos. If some details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description applies.

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 22
Width: 18
Depth: 2